yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Acer Iconia A500] rkaszala:
I originally couldnt get the rootfs posted by Digitaldaz to untar tons of symlink errors. So i installed Ubuntu 11 on a desktop , built rootfs using rootstock.
[Acer Iconia A500] sirzen:
Cool......
[Acer Iconia A500] rkaszala:
Still havent been able to get the wireless to work, found out that the brcm-bcm4399 had to remove the brcm- from the front. No more firmware errors. just not getting any wlan0 , when i dmesg | gregp brcm no errors there. Any ideas what to try now?
[Acer Iconia A500] rkaszala:
Get your wifi working? I did the bcm4329-fullmac-4.bin and nvram > bcm4329-fullmac-4.txt and then copied the 2 .fw files from the github. I am still not having any luck with wifi.

Wifi Update,

rfkill listall showed the wifi blocked , odd. So i did a rkfill unblock wifi and now i can get the wlan0 to ifup. But using wicd both wext and nl80211 i cant get it to do anything. thoughts?
[Acer Iconia A500] sirzen:
That's how I get my wifi work. I don't know more about the detail. I think Digitaldaz add something in his rootfs as his rootfs tarball is ~400MB while the rootstock stuff is less than 300MB.
[Acer Iconia A500] rkaszala:
o.O

same root fs? cause last time i tried his was 1.5 gig
[Acer Iconia A500] sirzen:
I mean his tarball. After untar it should be about 1.5gig. I installed some updates and it grows up to 2.0gig on my one. Should be same?
[Acer Iconia A500] THE CRIME:
what about the touch screen ... any prograsess ???
[Acer Iconia A500] rkaszala:
yea his used 2.36.29 kernel i am using 2.38.3 Chromeos Kernel , i have the ifup wlan0 showing its up i just get no network found scanning.

I can post my iwconfig and ifconfig wlan0. I tried using wicd to mange the wireless. are you using what to manage yours?

touchscreen works out of box.
[Acer Iconia A500] sirzen:
My touch screen can work out of box??
[Acer Iconia A500] sirzen:
I just use the system default wifi manager on the system panel. It can detect wifi with no problem.
[Acer Iconia A500] rkaszala:
whats the wifi manager? help about what is it i have to manually add it to my minimal image :P

hmm i think my wifi is on just the wicd cant manage it. I get tx and rx on the output below.

_______________________________________________

i have wicd installed, i will try unstalling it,

ubuntu@ubuntu:~$ lshw -c Network

*-network:0

description: Ethernet interface

physical id: 1

logical name: dummy0

serial: 0a:2a:7d:37:09:a5

capabilities: ethernet physical

configuration: broadcast=yes

*-network:1 DISABLED

description: Ethernet interface

physical id: 2

logical name: usb0

serial: 0e:3b:4e:2d:1a:93

capabilities: ethernet physical

configuration: broadcast=yes driver=g_ether driverversion=29-May-2008 firmware=fsl-tegra-udc multicast=yes

*-network:2

description: Wireless interface

physical id: 3

logical name: wlan0

serial: e0:b9:a5:50:7d:b1

capabilities: ethernet physical wireless

configuration: broadcast=yes driver=brcmfmac driverversion=0 firmware=brcm/bcm4329-fullmac-4.bin multicast=yes wireless=IEEE 802.11abg

ubuntu@ubuntu:~$ sudo iwconfig

[sudo] password for ubuntu:

lo no wireless extensions.

dummy0 no wireless extensions.

usb0 no wireless extensions.

sit0 no wireless extensions.

ip6tnl0 no wireless extensions.

wlan0 IEEE 802.11abg ESSID:off/any

Mode:Managed Access Point: Not-Associated Tx-Power=1496 dBm

Retry long limit:7 RTS thr:off Fragment thr:off

Encryption key:off

Power Management:off

ubuntu@ubuntu:~$ sudo ifup wlan0

ifup: interface wlan0 already configured

ubuntu@ubuntu:~$ sudo ifconfig wlan0

wlan0 Link encap:Ethernet HWaddr e0:b9:a5:50:7d:b1

inet6 addr: fe80::e2b9:a5ff:fe50:7db1/64 Scope:Link

UP BROADCAST RUNNING MULTICAST MTU:1500 Metric:1

RX packets:60 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 frame:0

TX packets:219 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 carrier:0

collisions:0 txqueuelen:1000

RX bytes:3480 (3.4 KB) TX bytes:74190 (74.1 KB)

ubuntu@ubuntu:~$

------------------------------------------

Whats in your /etc/network/interfaces ?
[Acer Iconia A500] sirzen:
I'm sorry but I just formatted my sdcard. Will tell you after I reinstalled the system. Perhaps this night I'll post it here.

In a word, after I patched the bcm4329-fullmac-4.bin and bcm4329-fullmac-4.txt, it works just in the system tray.

I see ur configuration and the interface is up but u need to manage it somehow.
[Acer Iconia A500] vovams:
Hi. I want to try to install ubuntu on my tablet, but unfortunately i have got no microsd card and do not want to buy one, because i have my internal storage almost empty. So i have three questions:

First: Will ubuntu be able to see and mount android's internal storage partitions at all?

Second: Ok, as we can not repartition internal store, here is my idea: install ubuntu to mmcblk0p8 (/data) along with android's files. To avoid conflicts i will create a directory /data/android_data and move all android's file to it. Than i can edit the android's init scripts to make them mount mmcblk0p8 to /mnt/mmcblk0p8 instead of /data and than use "mount --bind /mnt/mmcblk0p8/android_data /data" for android's data. I am very new to it, so i am not sure whether it will work. Am i missing something?

Third: How can i change the root device for ubuntu? As i understand, mmcblk1p2 is hardcoded in newrec.img. How can i change it? I have tried to unpack it with tools from here, but that did not work.
[Acer Iconia A500] sirzen:
First: Will ubuntu be able to see and mount android's internal storage partitions at all?

No. Mine cannot detect the android fs. Only see partitions on my sdcard.

Second: Ok, as we can not repartition internal store, here is my idea: install ubuntu to mmcblk0p8 (/data) along with android's files. To avoid conflicts i will create a directory /data/android_data and move all android's file to it. Than i can edit the android's init scripts to make them mount mmcblk0p8 to /mnt/mmcblk0p8 instead of /data and than use "mount --bind /mnt/mmcblk0p8/android_data /data" for android's data. I am very new to it, so i am not sure whether it will work. Am i missing something?

I even don't have idea about android's boot conf and structure so I don't know the answer.

Third: How can i change the root device for ubuntu? As i understand, mmcblk1p2 is hardcoded in newrec.img. How can i change it? I have tried to unpack it with tools from here, but that did not work.

You need to ask sp3dev for this question, as newrec.img is generated by him and it's his idea to hardcode like this.

Generally, sorry for your questions as I'm also a newbie in learning how to make things work.
[Acer Iconia A500] Tautvaldas:
How to enable wifi? sorry for english
[Acer Iconia A500] Tautvaldas:
Can you make command-by-command tutorial how to boot ubuntu with wireless? sorry for english
[Acer Iconia A500] xxnosgothxx:
I would be very grateful, if you could find the time to make a tutorial how to install it with bluetooth
[Acer Iconia A500] rkaszala:
My Recovery Image 2.38.3

http://www.4shared.com/file/JpqANhiV/recovery.html

I think i tared my rootfs with wifi working.

http://www.4shared.com/file/O1fDCUyC/armbackuptar.html
[Acer Iconia A500] THE CRIME:
i dont have ubuntu on my pc what can i do ?
[Acer Iconia A500] laiho03:
before i try this i want to ask is this like a duel boot of android and ubuntu so you can go back to android just by turning on without holding the vol down?

If not how would i go back to android...
[Acer Iconia A500] Tautvaldas:
Can someone make comand by comand tutorial how to get wifi working?
[Acer Iconia A500] jm_rave:
Hi, I have searching for Linux install in Iconia A500 but I'm looking for kubuntu.

Do you think same process works?

Thanks,
[Acer Iconia A500] duloz:
great work

Now if only I had the patience to go through the whole process. I'd love to see someone come out with disk images that could be flashed to an SD card for those of us who are impatient, but then I don't think Linux is necessarily a good OS for impatient people. :-P
[Acer Iconia A500] matcatsc:
It would be nice if someone made an SD Card image and a simple script or app to prepare the tablet itself, make it real easy to setup ;)
[Acer Iconia A500] nycbjr:
I've been messing around with this on and off for 2 weeks, I was closing in on a decent lubuntu 11.04 (ubuntu with LXDE), but was having allot of misc issues with networking, etc, but I feel I had made allot of progress in learning how to use rootstock, the switches, which is good for longer term projects.

I think Im going to mess with the posters tar (a few post earlier), what did you use as your base? 11.04 or 10.10?

Hoping for 11.04 as it seemed to have much much better touch screen support, but I could be dreaming that lol
[Acer Iconia A500] nycbjr:
Never mind, that tar is missing allot of files,. back to the drawing board (again) what I don't get is why rootstock doesn't ever seem to listen to my switch to install ubuntu-desktop, it always just insatls minimal, then I have to go chroot, and install ubuntu-desktop or lubuntu-desktop or whatever so I never get the right packages for everything..

grrr
[Acer Iconia A500] el.quechon:
sirzen canyou make a step by step how to fix wifi
[Acer Iconia A500] Tautvaldas:
What Ubuntu version do you use on your iconia?

If you use 11.04 or 11.10 you just simply switch on screen lock then you get your wifi.

Sorry for bad English.
[Acer Iconia A500] el.quechon:
wifi

im using 10.10 where or how can i get 11.11
[Acer Iconia A500] Tautvaldas:
From http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1158260&page=36 . I recommend Netham's recovery and roofs, because it boots from internal sdcard. If you like 10.10 version I can make some tutorial later, maybe tomorrow or little later. Me English to bad, sorry if you not understand me.
[Acer Iconia A500] el.quechon:
help

I already try to use the rootfs that both devs posted on the link you posted but i couldnt boot my iconia in any of those but i could boot my iconia with the rootfs posted in the first page of this tread so i just need somebody to guide me on how to fix the wifi please

Is fixing the wifi to complicated that no one wants to post a step by step anyways thanks in advance and the devs involve in this proyect
[Acer Iconia A500] Tautvaldas:
you need download this http://www.mediafire.com/?ycq1ro22vrwks6z then unzip in your home directory in iconia ubuntu then open terminal and type:

$ sudo -i

~# mkdir /lib/firmware/brcm

~# cp /home/your directory/brcm/bcm4329... all 4 files /lib/firmware/brcm

if your dont understand this i will make some video later. And dont forget your screen lock on your iconia it should be turn on. sorry for bad english.
[Acer Iconia A500] FloatingFatMan:
Have you guys seen this?

http://www.ubuntu.com/devices/android
[Acer Iconia A500] Tautvaldas:
I think you should use IDM to download Netham's rootfs, it should download successful. Or just try all web browsers, or use Turbo download manager on android, it should download.
[Acer Iconia A500] el.quechon:
wipe package

never mind im junt gonnastay with 10.10 untill some one posta working link

i have a question i tryed to wipe something with terminal in my tab but the wipe option wasnt install i tryed downloading it andwhen i ran the commands to install it it said that it cuoldnt be intalled because that package is dependant on another package conclusion itsjust a pain

do you have or know where to get the full wipe package to install on my tab thanks
[Acer Iconia A500] Tautvaldas:
If you need more space try bleachBit then run that program as root, you can found that app in usr/share/application/bleachBit(as root). If you want wipe, you can wipe only hard disc, I think app or command isn't yet who can wipe factory data reset like android.
[Acer Iconia A500] el.quechon:
version

Hey what version of ubuntu are you running and why the rootfs that work in the internal sdcard when you extract it end up being a 8g file
[Acer Iconia A500] Tautvaldas:
Just extract that roofs and copy that roofs.img in your internal sdcard, and download Netham's recovery.img and copy it in your external SD and install it via Acer recovery installer.
[Acer Iconia A500] el.quechon:
login

ok i got ep3dev ubuntuto booton my tab butim havingproblemslogging in what can i do
[Acer Iconia A500] Tautvaldas:
I don't know i dont use it because i'm get that problem too, do you know how to use nvflash and u-boot, i think it's better.
[Acer Iconia A500] el.quechon:
thanks

no idontknow but never mind im gonnastay with 10.10 that works for me but my last questionis can i upgrade to 11.04 from my tab and how thanks foryour helpa man you have helped me alot
[Acer Iconia A500] Tautvaldas:
Here is Ubuntu 11.04 http://depositfiles.com/files/zvs9r9x2k .
[Acer Iconia A500] el.quechon:
server not found

ok thanks i got ubuntu 11.04 running on my tab and is fast compared to 10.10 but im having problems with internet my tab already stablished connection but the browser says server not found any suggestion

Never mind i found the way to make it work
[Acer Iconia A500] djxtabay:
I'm trying to compile the RTL8187 USB modules but can't make it.

I'm using the 11.10 oneiric and my internal wifi is working perfectly.

I have the 2.6.38.3 kernel but if I want to apt-get linux-headers-2.6.38.3 it says not found.

Anyone could help out on how to solve that? Thanks.
[Acer Iconia A500] sp3dev:
clone git kernel source, install gcc and other crap and do

make iconiaa500_defconfig
make-kpkg --initrd kernel_headers kernel_image

it will make .deb packages with kernel images and headers.. you are not expecting the non-mainlined kernel for an unsupported device to be in ubuntu repositories, are you?

But you're better off just choosing the module in kernel config when building it or cross-compiling the module on your desktop
[Acer Iconia A500] Tautvaldas:
Hello. Is any way to install linux in emmc? I know how to use nvflash, but I need bootloaders who works on iconia and bct, cfg, kernels and bootimages. If someone have theese files please upload theese files, or tell me how to install ubuntu in emmc if it posible. Thanks. Sorry for bad english.
[Acer Iconia A500] djxtabay:
Hi,

I am a little bit noob in that part. I can use linux built used to found my drivers by itself on my netbook.

Never used to play with building kernel & modules yet!

OK, this guy here explain a chroot method http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1455382

The thing is, I missed a part because "make -j5 modules", I just want to create the rtl8187...not all of them. Do i replace the "modules" by "rtl8187"? And also, the Makefile will need to point to the AcerA500 source kernel right?

Directory created from "tar -xzf Picasso_MR2_kernel_opensrc_0906.tar.gz"

My rom is ROM: KJY_2010_Honeylicious_Final_Rev_IC_Faux_F_Busy_FR.zip

If I want to do it via my chroot session, the commands aren't clear because it fails (probably due to my Makefile not pointing to the right place?)

Otherwise, "better off just choosing the module in kernel config when building it or cross-compiling the module on your desktop", how can I do that recompiling the kernel with the module created from my desktop? I need the deb files created earlier with your commands?

Thanks it is really appreciated!
[Acer Iconia A500] el.quechon:
Hey did you get Ubuntu 11.10 to log in if you did can you share steps please
[Acer Iconia A500] geenyous:
working 11.10

can somebody please post a working 11.10?

I would prefer a tarball that I can extract to my sd ext4 and run with sp3dev's recovery as the 11.04 posted some pages back is the only one I can run but the upgrade to 11.10 fails miserably (I was told that this would never work...?).

I tried several tars, including the ac100 one from here, but same as sp3dev's posted tar I end up with a blinking "_" after a few seconds and it won't continue...

Thanks for any help, I'm kinda lost here... :(
[Acer Iconia A500] japinder:
Has anybody been able to get Ubuntu 12.04 run natively on the A500, now that we have up to v6 unlocked bootloader which supports multiboot?

Cheers, Jp
[Acer Iconia A500] blackthund3r:
It should be even easier now - we have the full Android ICS kernel source from Acer!
[Acer Iconia A500] Tautvaldas:
What does it mean full, does it mean that we can compile it for ICS and native Linux same kernel? Sorry for bad English.
[Acer Iconia A500] blackthund3r:
No it means we have all the kernel source for inbuilt drivers and flash access etc. Although one could theoretically boot Linux with that kernel but it would be far from optimized for backtrack / Ubuntu etc plus it would need tweaking anyway for storage etc
[Acer Iconia A500] MikeCriggs:
I'm waiting on my A500 to come in the mail. I'll be attempting to compile an Ubuntu 12.04 image with a custom kernel based on the latest ACER source when I get a new PC (had to sell mine). Has anyone had any luck with a Linux 3 kernel at least booting with Ubuntu yet?
[Acer Iconia A500] Vintage144:
before I try this are there any advantages to installing linux on the a500 ? or is this just one of those "because I can"? Just curious , possibly running "backtrack" in command might be worth it but Im not sure about Ubuntu
[Acer Iconia A500] djxtabay:
I think it is more "Do I need to install it?" than "Because I can". I sold my netbook because my A500 would be enough for me. Now that I can have Ubuntu running means I can do things Android wouldn't. Like running Backtrack tools over an Android tablet. ;-)
[Acer Iconia A500] Vintage144:
my netbook does all I need :

~Acer Aspire One 722 AMD C-60 netbook~

Kubuntu 12.04 LTS

OC with unlocked bios

but of course given the time I might venture this route as well ,can we dual boot?
[Acer Iconia A500] apapousek:
For starters, it gives you the power and veratility of a full desktop os. This will allow one to compile code, etc.

It's Backtrack. You don't need to put it in quotes. I don't ask if "vintage144" posted anything, so you shouldn't call it "backtrack." Backtrack on our Tab isn't the worst, it runs fairly smoothly (still some hiccups). Ubuntu would be worth it, mostly for development purposes, though.
[Acer Iconia A500] MikeCriggs:
So... the kernel headers link is broken.
[Acer Iconia A500] blackthund3r:
My dad has that netbook. Can you PM me on how you unlocked the BIOS? ;D I was interested in doing it but I didn't really find the right thing
[Acer Iconia A500] apapousek:
http://www.bios-mods.com/forum/Thread-Unlocked-Acer-AO722-Bios-Unlock-request
[Acer Iconia A500] blackthund3r:
Looks good. Does it work for the C-60 dual core w/ Turbo?
[Acer Iconia A500] apapousek:
No clue, I just googled the model name & unlocked bios.
[Acer Iconia A500] MikeCriggs:
Guys, please take this to PM. Thanks.
[Acer Iconia A500] apapousek:
Sorry, my bad. Now, back on topic. Would you care for me to write up a script to do all of the installation work?
[Acer Iconia A500] MikeCriggs:
We would all WORSHIP you like a god. Especially me :).
[Acer Iconia A500] blackthund3r:
Script shouldn't be too difficult. Just detect the bootloader version and if it's ICS write the image to the AKB partition otherwise SOS. Also check that resolv.conf is there because sometimes wget needs it (ICS Root has always installed it but ZeroNull's script doesn't). If not just echo Google 's name servers to it.
[Acer Iconia A500] apapousek:
Working on it now. Expect an alpha-level script by this weekend. I'm not too fond of the ubuntu rootfs supplied, so I'm getting one with 12.04 to run smoothly, etc.
[Acer Iconia A500] CoriolisSTORM:
Has any progress been made on this? I'd like to apply something similar to this on my A100, but I don't think we have USB Host, so we can't use the keyboard. Any thoughts or ideas?
[Acer Iconia A500] 90amper:
You can do that without keyboard if you configure autologin, then use "OnBoard" virtual keyboard
[Acer Iconia A500] montolla:
Hello

Hello

Can you give me that boot img file ?

Do you know how to install the nvidia tegra drivers? It is old drivers I know....

Which kernel version is in the boot img file? 2.3.x maybe

I lose recovery mode install a moded boot file from other post.

Can I flash the partition with your boot img with troubles?

dd if=your.img of=/dev/mmcblk0p2

Thanks
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] mmoran27:
On my 10.1 every time it boots I get those force close errors on the samsung account.

Is this going to prevent my updates from working?
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] peare:
Already discussed. Everybody in the same boat. Waiting to be fixed
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] capufo:
No mine use to have that error but then stopped doing it. I was able to update without problem
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] jbeez:
I froze mine with titanium backup until they fix it
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] cheema:
Man am I glad that Samsung did not build the underlying OS of my tablet.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] deppeler:
Sounds like it is happening to "everybody", you can still check for an update manually.
[Off-topic] boborone:
I just had my first Earl Grey. Whole milk and 3 spoons of sugar. I could have had it with less sugar, but that'll be next time. I was wondering what type of tea do you drink when? I've seen you say you drink different types at different times of the day in many threads spread across ot. Will you please post it here?

-Figured i needed a signature for my phone. This is it......
[Off-topic] watt9493:
Black tea in the morning, just sugar, green tea with citrus (lipton) throughout the day.

Sent from outer space on PuRe SpEed
[Off-topic] insaneturbo13:
gevalia orange tea is my fav overall, really awesome taste without being too strong.

blackberry is good too

http://www.gevalia.com/Tea/Gevalia-Tea/
[Off-topic] jaszek:
Black tea with 2 sugars and lemon. Sometimes the Lipton Mango Tea.
[Off-topic] sakai4eva:
Teh tarik in Malaysia. Basically, it's Ceylon tea with condensed sweetened milk which is given a "pull" so to speak to make it even smoother.

The mamaks (Muslim Indians) in Malaysia specializes in preparing this tea. It is "pulled" by pouring the mixed beverage from above the head into a container at about waist height twice.

It is definitely a unique Malaysian thing, and I would recommend any visitor to try it while they are here :D
[Off-topic] conantroutman:
In civilised countries, to earl grey, we do not add milk :p /troll....

Sent From My Fingers To Your Face.....
[Off-topic] sakai4eva:
Wait, you mean civilized countries where the food is bland and horrible?

I'll stick to my exotic barbarian tastes, then.

/feed
[Off-topic] boborone:
I drink coffee. Just got the urge for coffee after seeing all you talk about it so much. Thought you put milk in it. Now I'm confused. How do I drink tea?

-Figured i needed a signature for my phone. This is it......
[Off-topic] Ghert:
Earl grey, 2 spoons of sugar. Tea > coffee, deal with it!
[Off-topic] Archer:
Yorkshire Tea FTW!!! A nice strong cup of that will keep you going all day!
[Off-topic] fionahuang:
mine simply just jasmine tea~very fresh i love the smell of it!
[Off-topic] Bluebuda:
Black tea in the morning without sugar and milk, my 5 o'clock depends on my mood sometimes with sugar or milk or both
[Off-topic] xaccers:
PG tips. Bag in mug, pour in boiling water, add 2 teaspoons of sugar, then milk, stir thoroughly.

Or, bag on pot, pour in boiling water, fit tea cozy, allow to brew. Pour into cups, add milk and sugar to cups.

Coffee white instant. Teaspoon of granuals in mug, add milk and stir, add hot water and sugar.

Coffee black instant. Teaspoon of granuals in mug, add cold water and stir, add hot water and sugar.

So many people don't know how to make instant coffee.
[Off-topic] fleurdelisxliv:
i dont know about your food and how civil it is there but in louisiana we dont do bland we do cajun spicy food :p ;) and we drink sweet tea
[Off-topic] conantroutman:
OM NOM NOM NOM NOM :D

Delicious...

Who's food is bland and horrible??

British cuisine has a bad rep but can be good if prepared properly :p

Drink it how you like it ;)

I just had the urge to troll. Tea snobs would frown upon adding milk to earl grey though..

I like mine strong, milk 2 sugars....
[Off-topic] conantroutman:
How a Brit feels about tea in America...

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[Off-topic] Babydollll:
I don't add milk to tea....Sparky does.... :eek: :eek:

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